Tour overview

PERUVIAN HIGHLANDS

CUSCO – PUNO – AREQUIPA

3 day 2 nights

Embark on the ultimate Peruvian escape and journey from Cusco to Arequipa in style, visiting charming Puno and the majestic Lake Titicaca. Tours each day let uncover the hidden gems of this fascinating land.

The Peruvian Highlands journey departs every Thursday morning.

DAY 01 .- CUSCO / THURSDAY

Board the Andean Explorer in Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire. Get comfortable and relax in your deluxe cabin as the train begins its journey southeast to Puno.

Savour your first lunch on board in one of the elegant dining cars. Refined Andean specialities are served with contemporary flair.

Take in the stunning La Raya mountain range at one of our stops, before preparing for an elegant dinner on board. Afterwards, you can head to the bar car and chat with your fellow passengers as the train continues its journey to Lake Titicaca, where it will stop for the night

DAY 02 PUNO / FRIDAY

Awake early to catch the breathtaking sunrise across Lake Titicaca, before enjoying a delicious breakfast on board.

Today’s tour explores the eclectic beauty and rich biodiversity of Lake Titicaca, the largest lake in South America, which is also home to several islands. You will take the traditional boat ride to the islands of the Uros, extraordinary artificial islands created from carefully woven reeds that are constantly renewed.

Enjoy lunch on board as we depart for the Saracocha lagoon. On the way, you will also enjoy cocktails and canapés. Arrive in Saracocha where we will spend the night and enjoy a wonderful dinner.

DAY 03 AREQUIPA /SATURDAY

Watch the sunrise surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of Lake Lagunillas and then enjoy a delicious breakfast. Later visit the Sumbay caves, home to fascinating cave paintings estimated to be over 8000 years old.

Return to the train for lunch as the trains continues to Arequipa. Here we bid farewell as you disembark, either for a panoramic city tour or for your transfer to the airport.

Please note: You may choose to leave the train early at Cañahuas and continue on to explore Colca Canyon. A sweeping area of breathtaking beauty and one of the world’s deepest canyons, you’ll spot countless example of Inca and Pre-Inca architecture alongside alpacas, eagles and the mighty Andean condor. Additional supplement applies.

 

 

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Included

  • Luxury accommodation aboard the train
  • Cabins with bed for overnight stay
  • All onboard meals and beverages
  • Onboard entertainment
  • Excursions as stated in the itinerary
  • Checkroom and coat rack
  • Bathroom with washbasing, shower and WC
  • Mirror in front of the sink, depending on the type of room chosen
  • 110v/220v shaver outlet
  • Bar Car and Observatory Car
  • Afternoon tea
  • Cocktails and canapés on board

Not Included

  • Travel Insurance
  • Spa service on board

DAY 1.- CUSCO - PUNO / THURSDAY

10:00hs Check in at Wanchaq Station - Cusco
11:00hs Train departure from Cusco
13:00hs Lunch on board
16:30hs Arrival at la Raya
16:45hs Tea time at the bar car
19:00hs Cocktails and canapes at the Piano bar
19:30hs Dinner on board
22:00hs Arrival at the Titicaca Lake Station - Puno Dock

● Overnight at Titicaca Lake Station - Puno

DAY 2.- PUNO - SARACOCHA / FRIDAY

● Sunrise at Titicaca Lake

6:00hs Breakfast on board
8:50hs Visit to the Uros Islands
12:30hs Lunch
15:00hs Departure to Saracocha
19:00hs Cocktails and canapes on board
19:30hs Dinner on board
Arrival at Saracocha

● Observation of stars and constellations(subject to weather conditions)

● Overnight at Saracocha

DAY 3.- SARACOCHA - AREQUIPA / SATURDAY

● Sunrise at Saracocha

6:00hs Breakfast on board
9:50hs Sumbay Caves Tour
11:30hs Stop at Km 93: Disembark of guests going independently to Colca Canyon (not included in the train ticket)
12:30hs Lunch on board
15:30hs Arrival in Arequipa. An optional guided transfer to the airport is available; enjoy the views as you travel to the airport. Please note that this is an included service arriving at Arequipa Rodriguez Ballon International Airport at approximately 18:00 hours.

NOTE: Schedule may vary due to operational issues. The train does not run on February.